Dennis J. Valade

About Dennis J. Valade

PERFORMANCE PROFILE Consultant focused on the identification, prevention and resolution of fed/state transportation process flow issues. CAREER SUMMARY + Senior Level Project Manager with over 40 years of successfully developing and documenting work flow that identify the impact of recommendations and the reduction of expenses on existing and future systems.+ Results-oriented problem-solver with good business awareness and effective communication & collaboration skills.+ Reputation for attacking complex, mission-critical business issues and developing and managing focused, highly productive teams to re-mediate those issues.+ Solid management and leadership skills, demonstrated proficiency in leading and mentoring individuals to maximize levels of productivity, while forming cohesive team environments. TECHNICAL SUMMARY + Lean Certification + Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification + Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Project, Visio, PMBOK, Windows 11 CORE COMPETENCIES – Business Analysis & Project Management + Communication: Facilitates teams and client meetings; delivers informative, well-organized, written and oral presentations; communicate difficult and sensitive information tactfully.+ Technical Understanding: Proficient in Lean and Six Sigma mapping and resolution.+ Problem Solving: Identifies critical issues with ease; exhibits confidence in and extensive knowledge of emerging industry practices when solving business problems; pushes creative thinking beyond existing industry practices and client mindsets. Specialties: Public Sector: Nineteen (19) years of government service with the Michigan Department of State in Lansing, Michigan and with the St. Clair County Community College in Port Huron, Michigan. Private Sector: Over twenty (20) years in project management and business analysis activities at Dye Management Group, Booz Allen Hamilton, Ajilon Consulting, Lockheed Martin, and as an independent consultant.

Experience

1. Advisory Council Vice Chair Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability

   AARP

   May 2022 — Present · Chattanooga, TN, US

   The mission of the Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability is to help older adults and people with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities.

Education

• Lawrence Technological University

  Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification

  2012 — 2012

• Booz Allen Hamilton (University of Chicago)

  Certificate, Business Strategy

  2001 — 2001

• Central Michigan University

  BS in Bus Adm, Marketing, Interpersonal & Public Communications

  1969 — 1973

• Career Training Division of Lockheed Martin Corporation

  Certificate, Management

  1992 — 1992

• Brother Rice High School

  College Prep

  1965 — 1969

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Certificate, Intelligent Transportation Systems

  1995 — 1995